Istanbul Historical Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers
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Istanbul Historical Tour with Guide, Lunch and Transfers
Next available dates
Fri
12 Dec
Sat
13 Dec
Sun
14 Dec
Bestseller
SPANISH LANG.OPTION
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch: Set menu lunch without drinks in a local restaurant
Pickup included
Lunch: Set menu lunch without drinks in a local restaurant
Pickup included
From
GBP 187.53
ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPTION
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Duration: 7 hours
Lunch: Set Menu Lunch without drinks in a local restaurant
Pickup included
Lunch: Set Menu Lunch without drinks in a local restaurant
Pickup included
From
GBP 187.53
Highlights
This 8 hours tour starts at Hippodrome Square continues to the Blue Mosque as one of the landmarks of the city. Then visit to the St. Sophia Museum, one of the most magnificent Byzantine churches. Continue to Topkapi Palace, the imperial residence of the Great Ottoman Empire, today a museum holding large collection of porcelains and displaying holy relics. Proceed to Little Hagia Sofia and the Grand Bazaar, tempting souvenir-hunters with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery and leather, where the tour ends. Lunch in a local restaurant will be served during the tour.
Itinerary
Blue Mosque
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedIstanbul boasts its monumental shrines of different faiths and Blue Mosque is probably one of the most famed masterpieces of Ottoman religious architecture. Standing in great prestige with its six minarets and perfect proportioned dome, it is named after its Turquoise colored tiles made of quartz minerals. Ottoman Sultans preferred to pray in this timeless shrine due to its incomparable beauty until when the empire collapsed after the World War.Hippodrome
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Roman Hippodrome of the glorious past displays today the famous the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column dating back to 5th century BC.Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedBasilica of Saint Sophia, one of the largest Christian shrines ever built in history. Adorned with rich mosaic murals, colossal columns and exposition of divine serenity, Saint Sophia is a true world heritage that has accommodated various faiths throughout the different periods of history and is currently operated as a museum displaying Byzantine art and architecture embellished by Ottoman taste.TopkapI Palace
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included• This visit to the imperial palace of the Ottoman Sultans will include tours of the imperial treasury, the Chinese porcelain section, the calligraphy section and many more. We will also visit the optional Jewelry Collection segment of the palace.Grand Bazaar
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeGrand Bazaar, the vast and legendary covered market that is the biggest souk in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry, and carpets.
What's included
INCLUDED
Professional guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off ( only from the hotels, not other address)
NOT INCLUDED
Visit to the Harem in Topkapi Palace is not included (own expense)
Drinks
Gratuities
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays instead you will take the Bosphorus Cruise Tour. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, instead you will visit the open-air bazaar
Passport name, number and country is required at time of booking for all participants
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
As Hagia Sophia is not a museum (has been converted into a mosque) anymore, tour guides don't have skip-the-line priority/offer there.
Spanish language option is only available on Mondays and Thursdays, whereas the English language option is available anytime as to not cause confusion for travelers who would like to book the said product.
We as KARAVAN TRAVEL, want to ensure the minds of travelers that, all the necessary safety measures and precautions will be maintained at all times; hand sanitizer will be available, masks will be given out, seats will be blocked out on coaches, reduced groups sizes and social distancing measures will be taking against COVID-19 infections. We will follow up the new regulations/restrictions permanently and update our procedures accordingly.
Location
Address
Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul, Turkiye 34122
Provider
Karavan Travel
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